The Exchange

Career Area

Retail Operations

Job Description

As a Customer Experience Associate in Hardlines, you are responsible for ensuring an exceptional guest experience in the Hardlines departments. You will assist customers in finding what they are looking for and ensure Hardlines is stocked with the products customers want. You'll know which products will meet customer's needs and stay up to date on trends. With your knowledge and helpful suggestions, customers will continue to shop the Exchange. You will prioritize customer needs over tasks and grow sales by maintaining merchandise, signs and labels on the sales floor.

We offer flexible scheduling, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, vacation/sick leave and a 401K plan to qualifying associates. You’ll also have access to the installation and its facilities. As well as status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as a Customer Experience Associate – Hardlines at the Exchange?

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way.
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the hardlines area to let them know you’ll be right with them.
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer.
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping.
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation.

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Number of Positions Remaining

1

Vacancy Number

E-Main Store-July2025

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Previous retail experience preferred

Job Title

Customer Experience Associate-Elmendorf AFB Main Store

Employment Category

Intermittent

Job Qualifications

Completion of High School or the equivalent.

Supervisor

No

Facility Name

JBER-ELM MAIN STORE

Salary Minimum

$15.00

Salary Maximum

$18.00

Exchange Location

United States - Alaska - Elmendorf AFB/Fort Richardson

Our Focus

We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as “the Exchange,” is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

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